Youth ATVs: A June 2 CPSC press release said EGL Motor is working on a remedy for 1,300 ACE D110 units sold November 2019 to February 2021. They exceed allowable speeds for ATVs intended for children 6 years and older. Stop use is the company's temporary recommendation.
ATVs: Avoiding on-road use is among CPSC's June 2 recommendations (bit.ly/3yXHzSd). Others involved youth riding proper models, wearing helmets, avoiding extra passengers, getting training, and no alcohol.
Pools: CPSC May 28 solicited (bit.ly/3g7Hp27) applications for grants under the Pool Safely program. $2 million is available.
Testing/Labeling: Commissioners voted 4-0 to issue a Federal Register notice on availability of a staff recommendation against new burden relief updates to 16 CFR 1107 and 1109 following a review under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (PSL, 5/31/21). Download the vote sheet via bit.ly/3g2bQ9U.
SaferProducts.gov: CPSC's reporting website is a "sorely undermarketed and underutilized resource," according to a review (bit.ly/2TvZlf6) by Kids in Danger and dated May. The organization downloaded more than 44,000 reports made March 11, 2011, to December 1, 2020. It called for better promotion as well as an annual review of injury patterns shown by reports, among other suggestions.
Magnets: The UK National Health Service May 29 called for a ban of small, high-powered sets in reaction to the TikTok trend of youth simulating facial piercings. It also pointed to its recent alert (bit.ly/2S1arsm) due to 65 children being hospitalized in the past three years for "urgent surgery" after ingestions.
CPSC-Administered Recalls |
Product | Date1 | Company | Hazard | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy/ Action |
Chemicals: Sodium hydroxide, heptane, or naphtha | 5/27/21 | Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals | CR packaging noncompliance | 780 | None | Aug 2020- Feb 2021 | $6-$63 | Replacement closures/labels |
Electric Grills: Pro 1500F Steakhouse | 6/3/21 | Kalorik | Incorrect knob electroplating | 3,525 (C:71) | Five electric shocks | Jul 2020- Mar 2021 | $400 | Knob replacement kits |
Pool/Patio Umbrellas: Evolution with flexible arm holder | 5/27/21 (10/25/18) | Umbrosa | Arm can break at elbow | 250 | Five but no injuries | Jul 2018- Feb 2020 | $1,800-$7,600 | Replacement arms/holders |
1 Dates in parentheses are original dates for reannouncements. 2Numbers in parentheses are units in joint recalls with Health Canada (C) and/or Mexico’s Profeco (M). (U)=unspecified |
CPSC Calendar * |
When | CPSCers | With/For | Topic/Purpose | Where/How | To Learn More |
Jun 7-10 All day | Jacqueline Campbell and others | ASTM D13 | Textile subcommittees meetings | Teleconference | Campbell jcampbell@cpsc.gov |
Jun 7 11:00a | Susan Bathalon | ASTM F15.49 | Computer vision-based drowning detection | Teleconference | Bathalon, sbathalon@cpsc.gov |
Jun 8 8:00a | Vineed Dayal and others | UL 3300 | SCIEE robots | Teleconference | Dayal, vdayal@cpsc.gov |
Jun 8 9:00a | Yeon Seok Kim | UL 60335-2-24 | Household refrigerators and flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Kim, ykim@cpsc.gov |
Jun 8 1:00p | Scott Ayers and Einstein Miller | UL 60335-2-40 | HVAC systems and flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jun 8 2:00p | Kevin Lee | ASTM F15.59 | Children's chairs/stools and head entrapment | Teleconference | Lee, klee@cpsc.gov |
Jun 8 3:00p | Einstein Miller | UL 60335-2-40 | HVAC systems and GFCIs | Teleconference | Miller, emiller@cpsc.gov |
Jun 9 11:00a | Lawrence Mella | ASTM F15.58 | Powered scooters and pocket bikes | Teleconference | Mella lmella@cpsc.gov |
Jun 9 1:00p | Hope Nesteruk and others | ASTM F15.66 | Crib mattresses | Teleconference | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov |
Jun 9 2:00p | Andrew Lock | ASTM E05.15 | Furniture flammability | Teleconference | Lock, alock@cpsc.gov |
* (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. See CPSC's Public Calendar for a current and complete listing of upcoming meetings: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Public-Calendar/calendar |
ASTM New, Reapproved and Revised Standards |
Subject | Standard | Contact |
Building Material | E84-21a, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials | Tom O'Toole, totoole@astm.org |
CSUs | F3096-14(2021), Standard Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s) | Molly Lynyak, mlynyak@astm.org |
Equestrian Surfacing | F3416-21, Standard Guide for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry to Evaluate Synthetic Equine Surface Components | Joe Koury, jkoury@astm.org |
Pool/Spa Drains | F2387-21, Standard Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs | Molly Lynyak, mlynyak@astm.org |
UL Proposals and Outlines |
Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact |
A/V Equipment | 5/28/21 | UL 62368-1, Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements | NFPA 70:2020 and NFPA 75:2020 correlations | Julio.Morales@ul.org |
Alarms | 5/28/21 | UL 827, Central-Station Alarm Services | Work from home | Wathma.Jayathilake@ul.org |
Circular Economy | 5/28/21 | UL 3600, Measuring and Reporting Circular Economy Aspects of Products, Sites and Organizations | Biogenic content | Caroline.Treuthardt@ul.org |
Electric Vehicles | 5/26/21 | UL 2594, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment | Interrupting devices, more | Patricia.A.Sena@ul.org |
GFCIs | 6/2/21 | UL 943, Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters | Supervisory test, more | Patricia.A.Sena@ul.org |
| 5/28/21 | UL 943B, Appliance Leakage-Current Interrupters | Auto-monitoring function | |
LED | 5/28/21 | UL 8750, Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting | Potting compounds, more | Amy.K.Walker@ul.org |
Power Cords | 5/28/21 | UL 817, Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords | Shore power connection | Linda.L.Phinney@ul.org |
Pressure Washers | 5/28/21 | UL 1776, High-Pressure Cleaning Machines | Attachment plugs, tag, more | AnneMarie.Jacobs@ul.org |
Signals | 5/28/21 | UL 1638A, Visual Signal Appliances for General Signaling Use | Reaffirmation | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org |
Track Lighting | 5/28/21 | UL 1574, Track Lighting Systems | Strength of adaptor test | AnneMarie.Jacobs@ul.org |
Transformers | 5/28/21 | UL 5085-2, Low Voltage Transformers - Part 2: General Purpose Transformers | Alternate temperature rise tests | Megan.Monsen@ul.org |
UL New Editions and Revised Standards |
Subject | Date | Standard | Contact |
Air Compressors | 5/27/21 | UL 1450, Motor-Operated Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Painting Equipment | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Doors | 5/27/21 | UL 10C, Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies | Nicolette.A.Weeks@ul.org |
Flotation Devices | 5/27/21 | UL 1180, Fully Inflatable Recreational Personal Flotation Devices | Nicolette.A.Weeks@ul.org |
Ice Makers | 5/25/21 | UL 563, Ice Makers | Alan.T.McGrath@ul.org |
Inverters/Converters | 5/25/21 | UL 1741, Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources | Susan.P.Malohn@ul.org |
Luminaires | 6/1/21 | UL 153, Portable Electric Luminaires | Julio.Morales@ul.org |
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy/ Action |
Australia | Bikes: Aeroad CF SLX R081 and CFR R065 | 5/30/21 | Canyon Bicycles | Handlebar drop bar can break | (U) | (U) | Oct 2020- Jan 2021 | Refunds |
| Projector Lights: 790691-01 to 790691-10 | 5/31/21 | Cotton On Australia | Button battery compartment poorly secured | (U) | (U) | Dec 2018- May 2021 | Refunds |
Canada | Skirts: Occasions Easter and Bunny Tail Tied girls' | 5/31/21 | Dollarama | Flammability test failure | None | 15,595 | Jan 2021- Apr 2021 | Refunds |
| Utility Lighters: CM BQ-4 Multi-flex BBQ | 6/3/21 | Château Manis Électroniques | Flame height, not child resistance, more | None | 9,464 | Apr 2019- May 2021 | Refunds |
| Vehicle Roof Tents: Tepui Hybox, numerous models | 6/3/21 | Thule | Shell can detach from mounting | None in Canada | 139 | Jan 2018- Apr 2021 | Refunds or replacements |
New Zealand | Nightlights: Orbit back-lit LED BLNL-PG and BLNL-PW | 6/3/21 | CDB NZ | Plug pin can detach | (U) | (U) | Jul 2020- May 2021 | Replacements |
| Projector Lights: Numerous styles | 5/31/21 | Cotton on Kids | Button battery compartment poorly secured | (U) | (U) | Dec 2018- May 2021 | Refunds |
| Sleepsuits: Teeny Weeny | 5/31/21 | Farmers | Fire warning labels missing | (U) | (U) | Since Feb 2021 | Refunds or exchanges |
| Voltage Testers: NCVT-1 non-contact | 5/31/21 | Klein Tools | Indicator can flash green when not ready to test | (U) | (U) | Sep 2020- Apr 2021 | Replacements |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. UK Product Safety Database notices appear in a separate chart. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) AND UK Product Safety Database Notices Issued May 28 |
Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard/Problem | Action/Measure |
Austria | Dolls: Shov Billie JL-3651 | DEHP level | Voluntary withdrawal |
Belgium | Inflatable Play Equipment: Zizo, various (2) | Poor fire resistance | Ban |
| Clothing Sets: Jeliboom children's | Hood and waist cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Dresses: Lilax, Minnie Mouse applique children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Novelty Lighters: Deltasun 2?-14441 30 apple | Child appealing | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Novelty Lighters: Take Eagle drill | Child appealing | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Novelty Lighters: Unknown brand billiards ball | Child appealing | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: Blue Day's Kids Club children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: CEGISA 6651 children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: Cherry Love Lovecado children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: Deco Dass 6842 children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: DGS Breathe Freehotn children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: Likee AvoLikee children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Sweatshirts: Unknown brand Cuties children's | Hood cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Tracksuits: dmr-x Create the Life Style children's | Neck and waist cords | Mandatory withdrawal |
Croatia | Extension Leads: Tedi 103 BK | Poor heat resistances | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Mini Ovens: ECH ET 32303 | Inadequate grounding/insulation | Voluntary recall |
Czech Rep. | Balloons: DongFang A3 | N-nitrosamines levels | Mandatory withdrawal |
Finland | Wallets: Unknown brand 7091 PS | Chromium VI level | Import rejection |
France | Travel Adaptors: Unknown brand 9618 | No safety shutters | Voluntary online removal |
Germany | Bikes: Brompton electric foldable | Software error with brakes | Voluntary recall |
Hungary | Glue Guns: DGHL Hot Melt HL-E20 | Cables too thin | Mandatory withdrawal |
| Hair Dryers: Kemei KM-3365 | No thermal cut out | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Light Chains: Rhealm XY-180L-230V | Cables poorly anchored | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Light Chains: Unknown brad 1101069 | Cables poorly anchoring, too thin | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Light Chains: Unknown brand HL100 | Cables poorly anchoring, too thin | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Light Chains: Unknown brand KD-148L | Cables poorly anchoring, too thin | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Portable Lamps: High Mountain Tiger GSH-7088A | Cables too thin | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
Ireland | Face Paint: Natural Earth Paint 793573035950 | Bacterial level | Voluntary sales stop |
Latvia | Electric Kettles: Viomi Smart Kettle V- SK152A | Poor moisture resistance | Voluntary withdrawal |
Lithuania | Battery Chargers: Westrom PH03L2E/C812B | Inadequate insulation | Mandatory withdrawal |
Netherlands | Laser Pointers: 303 brand | Laser too powerful | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Laser Pointers: Topcom Laserpointer (2) | Laser too powerful | Voluntary withdrawal |
Poland | Expanding Toys: Unknown brand ADR20945 | Grows more than 50% | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Toy Keys: Shun Long Baby's Musical Tinkler | Protruding parts | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Toy Slime: Mega Creative Magic Slime CL-750A | Boron migration level | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Yoyo Balls: Unknown brand 1001294 | Cord stretches too much | Voluntary withdrawal |
Romania | Tableware: Ikea Talrika and Heroisk | Break during use | Voluntary recall |
Slovakia | Finger Paint: Nova Color NC-138 Faith | Lead migration level | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Plush Toys: Unknown brand CA4504 elephant | Small parts detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Rattle Set: Unknown brand 40740 | Bottle shape is too small | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Slime Toy: Unknown brand Slime Fish | Boron migration level | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Toy Guns: Unknown brand Shot Zone C04254 | Suction cups detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
| Wooden Toys: Unknown brand 62685 cow puzzle | Small parts detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall |
Sweden | Mini Oven: Andersson MIS 2.0 | Inadequate grounding/insulation | Voluntary recall |
United Kingdom | Ceiling Fans: Unspecified brand QH-YT100WA1 | Inadequate insulation | Import rejection |
| Tableware: Ikea Talrika and Heroisk | Break during use | Voluntary recall |
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